Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Kokilaksah [कोकिलाक्षः] in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Hygrophila auriculata (Schumach.) Heine from the Acanthaceae (Acanthus) family having the following synonyms: Hygrophila schulli, Hygrophila spinosa, Hygrophila schulli var. alba. For the possible medicinal usage of kokilaksah, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Kokilaksah in India is the name of a plant defined with Artanema longifolium in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Columnea longifolia L. (among others).

2) Kokilaksah is also identified with Hygrophila schulli It has the synonym Barleria auriculata Schumach. (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Mantissa Plantarum (1767)
· Kew Bulletin (1962)
· Beskr. Guin. Pl. (1827)
· Philippine Journal of Science (1921)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1825)
· Scrophularineae Indicae (1835)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Kokilaksah, for example side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, health benefits, have a look at these references.

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